NORTH RIDING, AL2 3LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL2 3LH

NORTH RIDING, AL2 3LH, St Albans has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.14 per 1,000 population. This AL2 3LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL2 postcode area, which has experienced 237 crimes and a crime rate of 9.60 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL2 3LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL2 3LH, encompassing approximately 1947 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

AL2 3LH Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Oak Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • St Lawrence Way with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

NORTH RIDING, AL2 3LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.140.00%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-33.33%
Public order11.030.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.14-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour31.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.540.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.2737.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.6550.00%
Vehicle crime23.080.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.76300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.11100.00%
Vehicle crime22.05100.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.68250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.590.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.57100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.59300.00%
Burglary12.05-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.570.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.05-33.33%
Robbery11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.54-25.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 202411
May 20248
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL2 3LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oak Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. St Lawrence Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Moss Side
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Wildwood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. West Riding
    Total1
    Burglary1